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July 7, 1987 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Red Flame Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ATTEMP7ED TO LIFT A 55 GAL BARRELL OF OIL APPROX.WT.400LBS VICTIM INJURED BACK IN PROCESS OF LOADING BARRELL OF OIL ALSO HAD SOME LEG PAIN

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